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The Rosamonds in Almonte


Location
The County of Lanark - Mississippi Mills
In Almonte, on the NE corner of Almonte Street and Mill Street


Photographer
Alan L Brown
Posted
June 25, 2004

Summary from the Ontario Heritage Foundation's website
James Rosamond and his sons Bennett and William were instrumental in the development of a thriving woollen industry in the Mississippi River valley during the 19th century. By 1890, Almonte was reputedly the seat of the woollen trade in Canada.

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